Youth / JUNIOR Rowing (AGES 11-18)
YOUTH Learn-to-row
Ready to try a new sport? Hanlan’s Junior Learn-to-Row program is for you. In our six-hour, two-day course, you’ll learn the basics of rowing technique, boat handling, water safety and working together as a crew, while having fun with your friends on Lake Ontario. By the end of the weekend, you will have all the skills required to advance to Hanlan’s Junior Development program.
Lifejackets, safety and rowing equipment provided by Hanlan Boat Club.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: No rowing or swimming experience required. Non-swimmers will wear lifejackets at all times. Moderate physical fitness, including the ability to lift 40 pounds, is expected (accommodations are available).
AGE: 11-18
TIMING: Weekend sessions run on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
2024 DATES: May 25 and 26 (Additional dates will be added during the season.)
PRICING: $270 + HST = $305.10 payable at registration; rowing insurance fee of $60.00 will be collected separately.
CLASS MAKEUP POLICY: Safety is our primary concern. If weather or water conditions are unsafe and we need to cancel a session, we will schedule a make-up.
Junior Development MEMBERSHIP
Rowers in the Junior Development program will improve their rowing skills, learn to work together as a crew and develop on-the-water confidence. Once rowers have completed the Junior Development curriculum, they will be eligible to participate in the Junior Competitive program if interested.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Youth Learn-to-Row program or Hanlan-YMCA Summer Camp
AGE: 11-18
TIMING: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
2024 DATES: May 7 to September 26 (those completing the May 25/26 learn-to-row may join beginning on May 28th; there will be addtional entry points throughout the season for new learn-to-row and Hanlan-YMCA camp graduates)
PRICING: $700 + rowing association fees ($60.24) + HST (or $300 per 4-week session)
SAFETY: Safety is our primary concern. If weather or water conditions are unsafe, practice will be conducted on land. Lifejackets are mandatory for non-swimmers. Safety coach boats will accompany Junior Development rowers on the water at all times.
REGISTRATION: Click the button below to begin; instructions to register can be found HERE
Junior Competitive MEMBERSHIP
The Junior Competitive program is for athletes, ages 12-18, who have completed a minimum of two months of the Hanlan Junior Development program and have passed a skills assessment. The focus of the program is to develop sculling and sweep rowing skills, physical fitness and racing experience. Regattas are a mandatory part of the program.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Hanlan’s Junior Development program (or the equivalent) and completion of a skills assessment
AGE: 12-18
TIMING: 4-6 training sessions per week (schedule to be announced in early 2024)
2024 DATES: Mid-April to October 31
PRICING: $1,250 + rowing association fees ($60.24) + HST
SAFETY: Safety is our primary concern. If weather or water conditions are unsafe, practice will be conducted on land. Safety coach boats will accompany Junior Competitive rowers on the water at all times.
REGISTRATION: Click the button below to begin; instructions to register can be found HERE
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY
Hanlan Boat Club will match grants from Jumpstart, Kidsport or similar grant programs. Please speak to us directly and confidentially to discuss financial need (president@hanlanboatclub.ca).
